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Hey there, New Britain! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Looking for work? See who’s hiring at today’s stadium job fair.
  • Why New Britain DCF workers are among the most overburdened in Connecticut
  • New Britain woman faces court after Target theft warrant in South Windsor

Also on today's calendar: Armenian Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of New Britain and Department of Labor to Host Job Fair (newbritainindependent.com) — New Britain is hosting a large multi-employer job fair today, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Britain Bees Stadium, open to all job seekers without preregistration. More than 50 employers from key industries will be on site, and organizers especially encourage residents affected by recent layoffs to attend with résumés in hand.
   

• DCF implements telework changes for social workers, new supervision requirements (nbcconnecticut.com) — State child-welfare leaders report that DCF workers in the Hartford–New Britain offices are carrying some of the heaviest caseloads in Connecticut as the agency tightens telework rules. New policies will limit remote work for new social workers and require more in-person supervision to bolster child safety and support overburdened staff.
   

• South Windsor police arrest three in separate incidents (newportdispatch.com) — A New Britain woman was charged in connection with an alleged shoplifting case at a South Windsor Target and is due in Manchester Superior Court later this month. South Windsor police also detailed separate arrests involving suspected drug possession and a domestic incident, all resulting in upcoming court appearances.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Chair Aerobics →
    Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
    9:00 am
  • Infant Massage with UConn Health Parents as Teachers
    Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    10:00 am
  • Pop In Storytime
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    10:00 am
  • Stay S.A.F.E. After a Fall →
    Newington, CT Calendar Newington, CT 06111
    10:00 am
  • Congregate Lunch Program →
    Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
    11:50 am
  • Table Tennis (aka Ping Pong) →
    Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
    1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FYI - This morning my security camera caught a bear walking through my front yard here in New Britain near CCSU at 5:30 am.
    First bear sighting in my neighborhood that I know of. (Nextdoor Eddy Glover Blvd)
  • HW Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for CNC Milling Machinist in New Britain. Apply here.
  • Reliant Medical Group posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist 2369961 | Farmington, Connecticut | ProHealth Physicians in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Britain here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newington

  • Readers speak: PAC money should not be a part of CT elections (courant.com)

Farmington

  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001437749-26-025689 (sec.gov)
  • 25 CIAC girls defenders to know for the 2026 season (soccerjournal.com)

West Hartford

  • Dom Amore: CT soccer star, now at UConn, helps fund camp for special needs kids in West Hartford (courant.com)
  • 10 Connecticut Restaurants Where You Can Dine With Dracula, Books, and Train Cars (myfamilytravels.com)

Ok New Britain! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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